Capitalism of Happiness: Introducing a New Economic World Order that Puts Happiness at Its Core

The saying goes that money can’t buy happiness, but what if happiness were a currency?

In this thought-provoking book, Axel Bouchon walks us through the science of human behavior to show us how capitalism as a system is not built to satisfy human needs. Instead it drives a toxic consumer culture that systematically blocks brain development and erodes mental health. It’s no surprise that some of the wealthiest areas of the world are struggling with record levels of depression, addiction, and ...